Category Archives: Obituaries – I

Izard, Tracy Lynn-Ray

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Tracy Lynn Ray-Izard, of Bellmead, passed away on April 23, 2025.

Born July 2, 1968, Tracy was 56 when she passed in Round Rock, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Tracy is survived by her beloved husband and lifelong partner of 36 years, Michael Izard; children Samantha Izard and partner Granvel Meyer, Amanda and husband Serafin Montoya, Cheyenne Izard, Lindsey Izard, Tara and husband Kevin Smith; sister Robin Evans; niece LeAnn Ritch; nephew Taylor and wife Charlene Thomas; grandchildren Emma, Payton, Kayden, Kylie, Alexi, Adam, Zane, Roman; great nieces Teresa and Caroline Rich, Chloe and Bailey Thomas; great nephews Clayton and Braxton Thomas.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Sissy Ray; her in-laws James and Lorine Izard; brother-in-law Robert Evans; and her grandparents.

Tracy enjoyed being surrounded by her family, laughing with them and making new memories. She never shied away from a challenge and had never met a stranger. Her strong will and unwavering faith carried her through life, often times guiding others, along the way.

Tracy enjoyed doing crafts, listening to music, and working with her husband in their wood shop. All of that combined didn’t compare to how much she loved being a wife, a mother or a grandmother.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5-7pm at Canon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11am with Pastor Tom Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

Izard, Mae Dell Smith

Mae Dell Izard, 93 years young, entered Heaven’s gate on April 23rd, 2021. Mae Dell was born on January 25th, 1928, in Cawthorne, Texas to Thomas Jefferson and Emma Frank Smith. She married Ernest Perry (Pete) Izard on August 6th, 1948, which she was married for 51 years till his entrance to Heaven’s gate on October 22nd, 1999.

Mae Dell was a devoted lifelong Baptist and a Homemaker. Mae Dell loved to work in her garden, go fishing for catfish and she loved to draw. She was a Charter Member of the Heights Hospital Ladies Auxiliary in Houston, Texas. Mae Dell took over her late husband’s Partnership interest in P & S Cattle Ranch with her son Stanley.

Mae Dell was preceded in passing by her parents, Thomas Jefferson and Emma Smith, first husband James Lamar (Jiggs) Henson, her late husband Ernest Perry (Pete) Izard, 9 siblings and numerous other family members.

Mae Dell is survived by a daughter, Jamie Henson Grider; son Ernest Jr (Camille) and son Stanley (Jo Anne) Izard; sister Helen Thiel; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren along with numerous other family members and friends

Funeral services will be held at Mc Williams Funeral Home in Hempstead, Texas with the Rev. Phillip (Deke) Mc Williams officiating. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 27th from 5pm till 7pm. Services will be Wednesday, April 28th at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macedonia Springer Cemetery in Hockley, Texas following the service.

Pallbearers are Shane & Brodie Izard, Jason & Colbe Izard, David Lucherk , Mike Izard and Brian Izard

Mae Dell and family wishes to acknowledge the excellent health care services provided by Texas Home Health in College Station, Texas and her personal caregivers.

Izard, Ken Wayne

Kenneth Wayne Izard, age 55, of Houston, Texas passed away on September 3, 2010.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Rosie Izard.

He is survived by his stepmother, Gloria Izard; son Benjamin Izard; brother, Lonnie Izard and wife Sue; nephew, Dale Izard; nieces Sara Fix and husband Hubie and Ericka Stansbury and husband Blake.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 5 to 8pm.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 1pm at Canon Funeral Home.

Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made at any Woodforest Bank for Benjamin Izard under Lonnie Izard.

Kenneth lived to be 55 years, 9 months and 3 days old.

Izard, Lorine Victoria Kubeskie

(August 24, 1932 – January 01, 2018)

Lorine Victoria Izard, age 85 of Catsprings, TX passed away on Monday,
January 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and
Estella Kubeskie; and survived by her husband, James Izard; son,
Michael Izard and wife Tracy; daughter, Kathleen Izard and husband
Roger Rutledge; grandchildren, Samantha Izard, Amanda Hamill, Taylor
Thomas, Cheyenne Izard, Lindsey Izard, Tara Smith; great grandchildren,
Emma, Payton, Kylie, Clayton, Braxton, Chloe, Alexi, Kayden, Adam; as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday. January 4, 2018, from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral
Service will be Friday, January 5, 2018, at 12 pm at Canon Funeral Home
with Pastor Ernest Izard officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia
Cemetery. [Guest Book @ www.canonfuneralhome.com]

Izard, James Harlon

(August 05, 1933 – September 17, 2019)

James Izard, age 86 of La Grange, TX passed away on September 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Junius Perry and Thelma Lee Izard; wife Lorine Izard; brothers Clarence Vernon Izard, Ernest Perry Izard, Sr., Norman Izard; sister Dorothy Smith. James is survived by son Michael Izard and wife Tracy; daughter Kathleen Izard and husband Roger Rutledge; grandchildren Samantha Izard, Amanda Hamill, Cheyenne Izard, Lindsey Izard, Taylor Thomas and wife Charlene, Tara Smith and husband Kevin; 10 great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 4-6 pm at Canon
Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 23, 2019, at
10:30am at Canon Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Izard officiating.
Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.